In this episode of Art of the Game, the three Game Masters from various RPG systems share their insights on handling injuries in tabletop role-playing games. Whether you’re playing Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, DC20, Daggerheart, FATE, Powered by the Apocalypse, Call of Cthulhu, Mythras, or something else, this discussion has something for everyone! They explore different perspectives on managing damage, homebrewing injury systems, the importance of consistent injury rules, and how to keep the game engaging for players. They compare different RPGs, like D&D, RuneQuest, FATE, and more.
Whether you’re running a gritty campaign or a cinematic adventure, these tips will help.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Art of the Game
00:42 Handling Injuries in Role-Playing Games
01:34 Debating Hit Points and Damage
05:48 Consistency in Injury Systems
08:38 Exploring Different Game Systems
13:48 Mythras and RuneQuest Mechanics
18:00 Exploring Dice Mechanics
19:03 Center Mass and Defensive Wounds
19:34 Hit Locations in Different Systems
20:16 Incorporating Defensive Mechanics
20:51 Player Agency and Injury Systems
21:58 Consistency in Injury Rules
25:19 Creative Injury Systems
27:09 Final Thoughts
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Links To Some of the Games and Resources Mentioned:
• FATE Core System - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/114903/fate-core-system?affiliate_id=652123
• Cybersymbiosis - https://miniaturedragon.com/cybersymbiosis-rpg-books
• DC20 - https://thedungeoncoach.com/
• Daggerheart - https://www.daggerheart.com/
• Mythras - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/191475/mythras?affiliate_id=652123
• Pathfinder 2E - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/466158/pathfinder-player-core-roll20?affiliate_id=652123
• Rifts - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/181928/rifts-ultimate-edition-rpg?src=hottest_filtered&affiliate_id=652123
• Shadowdark - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/413713/shadowdark-rpg-quickstart-set?affiliate_id=652123
• Tales of the Valiant - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/480452/tales-of-the-valiant-player-s-guide?affiliate_id=652123
• Obsidian - https://obsidian.md/
• World Anvil - https://www.worldanvil.com/
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The GMs (alpha order):
Woody Arnold
Gregory Horvay
Marx Pyle
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Marx Pyle
TECHNICAL PRODUCER
Gregory Horvay
EDITOR
Charles “Chaz” Galuski
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